Antulke is definitely pregnant. She is getting really big. I will try to add more pics soon. Ultrasound was done on 9/19/09 and babies appeared to be doing well. We saw two or maybe three babies. I will have x-rays done on 10/10/09. X-rays show she has 4 babies. Anticipated due date is 10/15/09.

Puppies arrived exactly on their due date, 10/15/09. All appear to be doing well, eating well and healthy. Mom did a great job and continues to be very protective.

Boy weighs 9 3/8 oz.
Girl #1 weighs 8 3/4 oz.
Girl #2 weights 7 7/8 oz.
Girl #3 weighs 8 1/8 oz.

All puppies should be FVII normal by decent. DNA FVII and Red Factor testing will be done when they are old enough for swabs. Bear is Rf but Antulke is presumed not to be by decent.

10/19/09
Boy weighs 12 3/4 oz.
Girl #1 weighs 11 3/8 oz.
Girl #2 weights 11 5/8 oz.
Girl #3 weighs 10 1/4 oz.


10/21/09
Boy weighs 1 lb. 7/8 oz.
Girl #1 weighs 15 3/4 oz.
Girl #2 weights 15 1/4 oz.
Girl #3 weighs 13 3/8 oz.

10/26/09
Boy weighs 1 lb. 9 3/4 oz.
Girl #1 weighs 1 lb. 6 34 oz.
Girl #2 weights 1 lb. 5 oz.
Girl #3 weighs 1lb. 4 3/4 oz.

10/28/09 - Their eyes are starting to open. I should get some good pictures this weekend.

10/31/09
Boy weighs 1 lb. 15 1/2 oz.
Girl #1 weighs 1 lb. 10 3/8 oz.
Girl #2 weights 1 lb. 9 3/4 oz.
Girl #3 weighs 1lb. 8 7/8 oz.

11/1/09 - I can already feel both jewels on the boy. Hope it stays that way. :-) I was able to feel Bear's jewels at three weeks of age and it looks like he is passing that trait to his offspring, so far. His first son has not had any problems with keeping his jewels in place either, so far.

11/10/09
Boy weighs 3 lb. 1/8 oz.
Girl #1 weighs 2 lb. 5 1/4 oz.
Girl #2 weights 2 lb. 4 3/4 oz.
Girl #3 weighs 2 lb. 6 3/4 oz.

I decided it was time for names instead of numbers. Hubby started the Simpson's theme with Tuksi's puppy. So, I will continue it with this litter.

Girl #1 - Lisa
Girl #2 - Maggie
Girl #3 - Marge
Boy - Bart

Received the FVII results back this week and all puppies are FVII normal. I also received the red factor test results back and all puppies carry the gene for red color. All 4 are BbEE

Marge (Girl#3) is now living with a wonderful family and is the loving pet for a very special little girl in Virginia. Her new name is FOXX's Halo for Winter or Halo.

Maggie (Girl#2) is now living at AliAK Kennels in Illinois with her new mommy, Karen. Her new name is FOXX's Allure of AliAK or Allie.